JBL Car Audio concludes first Tunefest in PH

JBL Car Audio has conducted its first-ever Tunefest in the Philippines.

Last November 11, the brand’s flagship event for the country had its event at the rooftop parking of O-Square 2 in Greenhills Mall, San Juan City to be an avenue for car audio enthusiasts and installers to showcase their in-car JBL set-ups.

Inspired by the glory days of weekend and late-night meets, the event served as a nostalgic affair as the event highlighted cars, music and wholesome fun.

At the event, the company organized the JBL Car Audio Competition, wherein 15 participants competed against each other under three categories namely the Stadium (premium JBL line), Open Stage (all JBL product lines), as well as Sound and Style (special category for the Club and ClubSQ range).

Aside from the official classes, JBL Car Audio Philippines also hailed three special recognitions during the event: People’s Choice Awards, Mayor’s Choice Awards, and Special Style Awards.

Below are the official winners in the competition:

Stadium Category

• Champion: Mickey’s Autosound 
• First runner-up: MSO Audio 
• Second runner-up: SimpleSound 

Open Stage Category

• Champion: Natune Car Audio 
• First runner-up: David’s Street Sound 
• Second runner-up: Team Car Center 

Sound and Style Category

• Champion: JC Car Audio 
• First runner-up: Team Car Center 
• Second runner-up: David’s Street Sound 

Mayor’s Choice Awards

• Stadium: SimpleSound 
• Open Stage: Audio Essential 
• Sound and Style: JC Car Audio 

People’s Choice Awards

• Stadium: SimpleSound 
• Open Stage: ZT Car Accessories 
• Sound and Style: Audio Essential

Per JBL Car Audio Philippines, the entries were judged on-site by a roster of judges (who were trained under the European Mobile Music Association namely Adison De Ocampo, Bong Matias, Dong Matias, Arvin Ramos, Martin De Costa, and Peter Gaw.

Style awards were selected and judged by Bryan Revilla of Manila Street Chronicles (MSC), Jonathan Chio of Bumper2Bumper Car Show, and Kevin Carlos of Stance Pilipinas/Manila Fitted. 

The event was well-attended by various groups, communities, personalities namely the Grupo Toyota, Miata Club Of The Philippines, Nissan Kicks E-Power Club, FJ Cruiser Club Of The Philippines, Porsche vehicle owners, Buzzhype Motorsport, BanaweBoy, EverSince Street Club, among others.

Further, the JBL Car Audio Tunefest also received support from some of the automotive brands in the country namely BMW, BYD, Changan, Chery, Ford, GAC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Subaru — giving event goers the chance to check out their respective displays.

In addition, attendees also saw the country's first JBL Arena set-up installed into the Toyota GR Yaris of Franz Gaw. MSC also presented its Porsche Cayenne off-road build, fitted with a full JBL ClubSQ system and Basspro Go portable subwoofer.

Sonax also offered exclusive event trial promotion of its new Ceramic Series product line.

Photos from JBL Car Audio Philippines